City

Lyons, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rice County  ·  Kansas

👥4,122Population
💰$67,832Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$108,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.6%Hispanic: 23.5%Black: 1.5%Other: 4.7%Race
White68.6%
Hispanic23.5%
Black1.5%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.8%)
HS Graduate771 (30%)
Some College449 (17.5%)
Associates447 (17.4%)
Bachelors345 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree540 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College17.5%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,832 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$108,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units1,992
Vacant Units331

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
60%
About Lyons, KS

Lyons is a city in Kansas, located in Rice County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,122 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Lyons is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,832 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lyons is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyons is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.58%).

Lyons, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Lyons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67554 4,122 $67,832 $108,500 $738 5.7% 34.4% 74.2%